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Old 09-25-16, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tiz22
I got it wrapped for a little over $200...very professionally done
I want to do this too. Noob question, what is the material used? vinyl? and where should I get it done similar to yours? Thanks!
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I've decided to go with a blacked out look and I'm also going to see about getting the grille blacked out. I'm going to look into a more permanent solution though.

My concern with using vinyl on the front end is; how often is the vinyl going to need to be replaced due to rocks? I put like 3k miles on my car per month. I don't want to have to get it redone every 2-3 months. With the cost at that rate, within a year I could have just bought a carbon fiber trim piece and been done with it.
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Looks awesome! Considering doing this to all my chrome trim
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Grille surround (gloss black) Front lip section (Satin Black)
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Originally Posted by RealMCR12


I got the same done on mine since i hated the chrome. love it. I paid 400 for door trimming/front grill wrap, roof wrap. and recently got my rear spoiler wrapped as well.
heyy broo love the car! Thinking about getting this color too.. Can you send me some more pictures to my email ryanptalk@gmail.com ? THANKS!
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Originally Posted by chaoses
I want to do this too. Noob question, what is the material used? vinyl? and where should I get it done similar to yours? Thanks!
It is vinyl yes - and I went to a custom wrap shop in town...Just search your area for similar car wrap shops
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Originally Posted by Davew77
I've decided to go with a blacked out look and I'm also going to see about getting the grille blacked out. I'm going to look into a more permanent solution though.

My concern with using vinyl on the front end is; how often is the vinyl going to need to be replaced due to rocks? I put like 3k miles on my car per month. I don't want to have to get it redone every 2-3 months. With the cost at that rate, within a year I could have just bought a carbon fiber trim piece and been done with it.
I thought about that too but I've had it for over 2 months (8000+ kms) and there isn't a single defect in the vinyl material - so I'm guessing I won't have to replace it more than every 1-2 years depending on how it holds up in the canadian winters
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